### SUMMARY

 A degree in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations is not only a valuable choice, but often an obligatory first step for undergrads hoping to enter a career as a sales consultant, a business analyst, or a designer and sales associate. Interestingly, sales, distribution, and marketing operations is a ​unique major ranking as the 162nd most popular degree. Last year, there were 1,677 sales, distribution, and marketing operations graduates. In-state tuition for sales, distribution, and marketing operations at private schools is, on average, 3.3 times more expensive than their public fellows.

 With only 34 colleges offering sales, distribution, and marketing operations you could have limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other sales, distribution, and marketing operations undergrads, consider looking at colleges in Texas which have the most undergraduates admitted to sales, distribution, and marketing operations annually. Zooming out, the best region to pursue sales, distribution, and marketing operations is in the Mid East region with [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college), [Manhattan College](/colleges/manhattan-college), and [West Chester University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to major in sales, distribution, and marketing operations is the City University of New York Athletic Conference with [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college) representing the conference. On that topic, our choice for the best university for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). You may also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively best school might not actually be the best school for you. There might be tons more factors to weigh when deciding on college. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might definitely change your inclinations of where to go to school. Here at authority.org, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which sales, distribution, and marketing operations school has the top campus, the winner is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which school is home to the top campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our pick for the college with the best student life for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station). Are you curious why? Continue reading to find out more about Authority's top recommendations. Many of our decisions might shock you.

 If price is a significant influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university)&nbspis our most expensive university for sales, distribution, and marketing operations, at least regarding out of state enrollment. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the expense of [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that sales, distribution, and marketing operations is the 335th most expensive program in the US, with an average bill of $20,700. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for sales, distribution, and marketing operations in the nation is Massachusetts demonstrated by a tuition of $50,060 at Bentley University. Even more broadly, the most costly region for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with a cost of $46,790, and [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university) with a cost of $50,060.

 Our cheapest region for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university) with a cost of $6,380. On the bright side, the most affordable college for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay around $10,400 for a degree in sales, distribution, and marketing operations. That cost inflates dramatically to an average of $22,600 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our choice for the school representing the best value for sales, distribution, and marketing operations: [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). Through this link you can find our comprehensive list for the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for sales, distribution, and marketing operations majors can vary, but within two-years of graduation students will often make around $82,300. While there can be a lot of variation in pay; highest paid earners can bring in up to $146,800. Even straight out of college, the lowest earning jobs within the sales, distribution, and marketing operations field make $46,000, which is an alright wage. The top earning grads for sales, distribution, and marketing operations attended [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The all-around diversity of sales, distribution, and marketing operations is subpar, coming in the 32nd percentile of all majors. The school with the highest composite diversity for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is [Missouri Valley College](/colleges/missouri-valley-college)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations ranks only within the 57th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 31st percentile. White students compose the largest proportion, 69%, of those studying sales, distribution, and marketing operations. Additionally, 64% of scholars pursuing a sales, distribution, and marketing operations degree are men.

 The median rating for sales, distribution, and marketing operations professors is 4.5 stars, a rating which is 13% greater than the median score for all majors; which is a pretty good ranking. If you are searching for the most popular sales, distribution, and marketing operations professor in the country, look no further than Alex Lawrence from [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university). It may be a shock, but the highest rated professors of sales, distribution, and marketing operations from student rankings are at [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus). As we incorporate data other than just rankings it becomes clear that the college with the overall best professors for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university). You will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the finest professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a general list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we do hope you understand that considering the education process with a lens only shaped by superlatives might cause issues. We encourage you to explore our other pages on different universities and read a few of our insightful background pages on useful things to consider as your school search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Sales, distribution, and marketing operations is the 162nd most popular degree in America, with 1,677 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #163 [Physiology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physiology), and narrowly lost to #161 [Petroleum Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-petroleum-engineering).

 The degree is offered at a total of 34 colleges across the nation, and is the 323rd most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that practically 7 out of 9 colleges offering sales distribution and marketing operations are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most sales distribution and marketing operations graduates, largely led by [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college), while it’s the City University of New York Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Texas ranks highest, with particular help from [Baylor University](/colleges/baylor-university) and [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more sales distribution and marketing operations graduates than [Gadsden State Community College](/colleges/gadsden-state-community-college), which graduated 421 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study sales distribution and marketing operations). More students studied sales distribution and marketing operations as a percentage of total students at [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Sales, distribution, and marketing operations is the 335th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $20,747 for the top 50 programs.

 New England has the most expensive schools with top-notch sales, distribution, and marketing operations programs led by [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with an annual cost of $46,790. The most expensive state for sales, distribution, and marketing operations is Massachusetts led by [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 69.72% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 33.85% less than the median private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for sales distribution and marketing operations is [Bentley University](/colleges/bentley-university), which is the 124th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university). It costs just $6,380 per year, and it's its sales, distribution, and marketing operations program is ranked #21. Another more affordable pick would be #1, [CUNY Bernard M Baruch College](/colleges/cuny-bernard-m-baruch-college) in New York County, NY with a cost of $6,930 for in-state students and $14,880 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is an important investment for most. It's critical to be assured you are well positioned to payback your investment. We wish for the following earnings and job placement data to support you in making an intelligent decision when choosing your major.

 The average Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations student brings home a starting income of $39,987 per annum (close to national median 44th percentile). Further into their careers, they can make as much as $146,787 a year to as little as $46,025, but average approximately $82,333. Just so you know, that's 2.13 times the American average.

 The most popular job for a Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations graduate is Sales Leader, which commonly earn roughly $44,000; next are Sales Support Associate and Retail Sales Representative, which ordinarily make near $26,000 and $24,000 respectively.

 The Rocky Mountains has the best paid Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations graduates. The best paid state for Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations alumni is UT. Mid-American Conference has the best paid Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations: Median Professor Rating: 4.5 / 5, which is Top 50.

 Instructors frequently play a hefty role in your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. A great instructor can provide inspiration and set you up for future success. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can derail your development or even worse... flunk you!

 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors boast a median student rating of 4.5 out of 5, which puts these professors in 27th place in America based on overall professor effectivness. For context that's 12.5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors just edged-out those from ["Latin Language and Literature"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-latin-language-and-literature), whereas ["Computer Engineering Technologies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-engineering-technologies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations.

 Now for some statistics about Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors. The West Coast Conference has the highest rated Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors. Private colleges tend to have higher rated Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors than public schools. Finally, Utah has the highest rated Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professors in the United States.

 Alex Lawrence, professor at [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university)&nbspin Ogden, UT is the most popular Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professor in the US. Kristian Naesby, professor at [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus)&nbspin Seattle, WA is the highest rated Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an especially significant time in one's life; it's a time for individual progress and evolution. Undergrads attempt to capture what they would like to pursue and develop the integral skills to become a successful member of society. But learning is not confined to a classroom - the discussions one has with her peers, the life lesson gained from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different take on things. As such, a diverse student body greatly improves what you gain from your time in university.

 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations is a less racially diverse major than average\*. 69% of the nation's Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations majors are white students, followed by latino students (12%), asian students (7%), and students of other races\*\*(7%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston) located in Houston, TX.

 In addition, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations significatly skews male, with 64% of students majoring in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Barry University](/colleges/barry-university) in Miami, FL.

 Another substantial type of diversity is income diversity. Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations is somewhere around the middle of the pack for class diversity (43rd percentile). 30% of its majors come from homes making more than $110,000 a year, 17% are from homes making between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 23% grew up in families that bring in under $30,000 a year. [Kennesaw State University](/colleges/kennesaw-state-university) has the most fiscally diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall FL is the most diverse state for Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations. The Rocky Mountains is the most diverse region, and the Northeast Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 7%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 69%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 64%
* Female: 36%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 78%
* Out of State: 19%
* International: 3%


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